A Guide to Interactive TV Terminology

Interactive TV is redefining television and the lingo we use to describe it. To help you navigate this ever-evolving platform, I have put together this official Guide to Interactive TV Terminology.

Just a few phrases to add to your vocabulary include:

Digital Homes – Homes that receive their TV from a set-top-box or specialized device that transmits from a web connection. Homes that utilize a “digital receiver” to convert “analog” frequencies are not “digital homes.”

IPTV – Acronym for “internet protocol TV.” Future ability of the TV set-top-box to interface with the web like a modem, access content and achieve 2-way communications on the web.